Re: coil questions

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2012/3/15 20:47:45

There is an alternative for electronic ignition using a points distributor. That is, use your points distributor to trigger a Ford thick film module. You will get a VERY hot spark and almost no points wear, as the points act only as a switch at very low amperage. Put a set of new points on and check the point gap once a year or every 15000 miles in case of wear on the rubbing block. Other than that the points last forever. No condenser required.

I did this mod on a 1975 Porsche 911 and went from one of the weakest ignitions I have ever seen, to one of the most powerful. I used a junkyard module and matching coil. While I was at it I got the OEM wiring and used it to make an OEM style wiring for the Porsche.

The gory details are in an old thread in the Modification discussion group from last year.